Rapper Toosii leaves Lane Kiffin’s LSU football program to focus on his music career, ending a brief, unconventional crossover of hip-hop and college athle...
- June 18, 2026
AceShowbiz - Toosii has decided to step away from the LSU football program to concentrate fully on his music career, according to statements from his former coach.
After joining Lane Kiffin's roster as a wide receiver in March, Toosii chose to exit the football team just months later, opting to return to recording and performing music full-time.
This departure closes a short but unique chapter where the worlds of hip-hop and college athletics intersected in an unconventional way.
Coach Lane Kiffin shared details on his podcast with Tyrann Mathieu, explaining that balancing the demands of two high-profile careers proved difficult for Toosii. The rapper had signed endorsement deals with a gambling company, involving commercials that conflicted financially and scheduling-wise with his football commitments.
The coach highlighted that the challenges were not just about managing time but also about the financial and eligibility limitations Toosii faced as a collegiate athlete pursuing outside revenue streams.
Unlike typical NCAA transfer portal moves, Toosii genuinely attempted to pursue both football and music simultaneously. Kiffin emphasized that this was not a publicity stunt but a real effort to juggle two demanding professions.
Before committing to LSU, Toosii had initially pledged to Syracuse. Hailing from Rolesville, North Carolina, he brought legitimate athletic ability alongside his impressive music credentials, including 350 million streams for his 2023 hit Favorite Song.
Kiffin demonstrated openness to unconventional roster decisions by giving Toosii a genuine opportunity to compete in college football rather than treating it as a marketing gimmick.
Though Toosii is no longer part of the LSU football program, his music career continues to flourish with major label support and steady streaming growth.
Moving forward, Toosii is expected to prioritize studio work and touring over football practices and games, focusing fully on his rising trajectory in the music industry.
This article is based on reporting originally published by AllHipHop.
